Portland Thorns tenacious defender Meghan Klingenberg has championship trophy in her sights

Posted Oct 5, 2017
Meghan Klingenberg greeted the media with a bright smile on a recent Tuesday. Her fun-loving personality shone through in that moment, but those who spend more time around Klingenberg know that she is one of the most intense and tenacious competitors around. That side of her personality is the reason why she is no longer allowed to play board games with her family. (The Oregonian)

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